But this fall's resurgence of the virus, despite being far more widespread, has brought a decidedly more limited response in many states. Most are led by Republican governors backing a president who insists, falsely, that the country is getting the virus under control. “At the end of the day, personal responsibility is the only way. People will either choose or not choose to social distance, or choose to wear a mask or not,” said Tennessee Gov. “I believe in personal responsibility and that it is our responsibility as American citizens to choose if we want to wear it or not,” she said.

Source: ABC News October 30, 2020 19:48 UTC